Category: Diversity in the Classroom

  • Book Review: Three Revolutions by Simon Hall

    Simon Hall’s “Three Revolutions” explores the impact of journalism on revolutionary movements in the 20th century through dual biographies of revolutionaries and their journalists, highlighting media’s influence on history.

  • The Unsung Hero: How Hubert Humphrey Transformed the Democratic Party on Civil Rights

    Hubert Humphrey’s 1948 convention speech redefined the Democratic Party’s approach to civil rights, shaping its future political identity and liberating it from Southern segregationist influences.

  • What Superman Means To Me

    I’m reposting a link to my story from April in response to all those who have problems with who Superman is and what he stands for: Truth, Justice, and the American Way ( i.e. helping those who cannot help themselves, being a light to those who are leaving darkness, being an example of what should…

  • What If: The Failed Constitutional Convention and the Birth of Three American Republics

    The summer of 1787 marked a failed Constitutional Convention, leading to the fragmentation of the thirteen colonies into three distinct republics, each aligned with European powers.

  • America

    Walt Whitman 1819 –1892 Centre of equal daughters, equal sons,All, all alike endear’d, grown, ungrown, young or old,Strong, ample, fair, enduring, capable, rich,Perennial with the Earth, with Freedom, Law and Love,A grand, sane, towering, seated Mother,Chair’d in the adamant of Time.

  • American History: July’s Revolutionary Moments

    July 2025 marks significant anniversaries that reflect America’s ongoing struggle for freedom, equality, and achievement. Key events include the Declaration of Independence, the Battle of Gettysburg, the Seneca Falls Convention, and landmark space missions. These moments highlight the evolution of American ideals and the need for continuous commitment to expand opportunities for all citizens.